Former US President Barack Obama shares his annual cultural picks for 2025, featuring books by Beth Macy, films like 'Hamnet', and music from Lady Gaga and Chappell Roan. Discover his curated list here.
Discover the 11 products UK readers couldn't get enough of in 2025, from a surprise coffee winner to Lego sets and luxury sleep masks. Find out what made the cut.
England emerge as favourites in the latest 2026 World Cup betting odds ahead of Friday's star-studded draw in Washington DC. Discover the latest markets and which teams have qualified for the expanded 48-team tournament.
Arsene Wenger says England must prove they can win the World Cup after falling short repeatedly. He names France as 'super favourites' for the 2026 tournament. Read his full analysis.
Discover the 28 products Guardian US Filter writers personally love and use, from cozy slippers and travel gadgets to cleaning essentials and self-care treats. Get unique gift ideas for the holiday season.
Newly uncovered Royal Literary Fund files expose financial hardships of literary icons including James Joyce, Sylvia Plath and Dylan Thomas through personal letters and documents.
Australian literary legend Helen Garner secures major UK literary honour for her revealing final volume of diaries, 'How to End a Story', offering unprecedented insight into her creative process and personal life.
Expert analysis reveals which contenders have genuine winning potential in Australia's greatest race and which runners are merely making up the numbers at Flemington.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been installed as overwhelming favourites to win the 2026 World Series, with betting markets showing unprecedented confidence in the star-studded franchise.
Discover the literary treasures that shaped one of Britain's most successful authors, from childhood favourites to modern masterpieces that deserve a place on your bookshelf.
Loose Women star Stacey Solomon shares her ultimate beauty favourites in an exclusive skincare and makeup masterclass that won't break the bank.
Discover the definitive ranking of Britain's most beloved horror movies, from timeless classics to modern nightmares that continue to haunt our dreams.
After vanishing from shelves and leaving devoted fans devastated, Aldi Australia's Specially Selected Salmon with Pesto Butter has made a sensational return following overwhelming customer demand.
In an unprecedented twist, Chinese experimental writer Can Xue and Hungarian master Laszlo Krasznahorkai lead the race as joint favourites for the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, according to latest betting odds.
Cottees' iconic Pine & Lime cordial, discontinued and mourned by generations of Brits, makes triumphant comeback following overwhelming public demand. The nostalgic favourite returns to bring a taste of childhood back to UK households.
TV favourites Alison Hammond and Stacey Solomon are launching their exciting new homeware collections at Bargain Buys, with prices starting from just £2.50. Discover the must-have items hitting stores from Thursday.
The Booker Prize judges have revealed the six novels competing for the 2025 award, featuring a diverse mix of established authors and emerging voices in contemporary fiction.
Explore the hidden gem of Wigtown in Scotland, a picturesque book lover's paradise with surprising royal links and award-winning attractions.
Acclaimed author Richard Beard unveils his groundbreaking novel 'Universal Turing Machine', a profound exploration of Alan Turing's life and legacy that challenges conventional biography through speculative fiction.
Instagram is rolling out a significant update, giving users more control over their feed with new 'Following' and 'Favourites' chronological options, moving away from its algorithm-driven experience.
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld reveals the comical reality behind literary success in his latest Guardian cartoon strip, offering a witty commentary on the publishing world's obsession with bestseller lists.
A powerful new literary prize, established in memory of the late, great Hilary Mantel, will offer unpublished writers a life-changing opportunity to secure a book deal and follow in her footsteps.
Bestselling Irish author John Boyne, famed for 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas', is at the centre of a fierce cancellation campaign after expressing gender-critical beliefs. The literary community is deeply divided over free speech and trans rights.
Queen Camilla charmed attendees at her annual literary festival with a playful reference to Colin Firth's iconic Mr Darcy lake scene from the BBC's Pride and Prejudice adaptation.
Booker Prize-winning author Kiran Desai delivers a powerful critique on America's political trajectory, drawing alarming parallels to the themes of her seminal novel 'The Inheritance of Loss' in an exclusive Guardian interview.
The Queen made a surprise appearance at the inaugural Hungerford Book Festival, charming attendees with her passion for literature and support for the arts in a heartfelt speech.
Bestselling author Dan Brown, famed for 'The Da Vinci Code', has quietly married his former assistant and longtime mistress, Blythe Brown, in a private New England ceremony, Daily Mail can reveal.
Acclaimed author Sally Rooney declines to attend a major UK literary awards ceremony, citing advice that her public support for Palestine could lead to her arrest upon entry to Britain.
A groundbreaking exhibition at Michael Werner Gallery explores the profound influence of Jean Rhys's literary classic 'Wide Sargasso Sea' on contemporary art, featuring works by leading international artists.
Over 200 leading authors, including Nobel laureates, condemn France's 'censorship' after it suspends a cultural programme for Gazan writers. A fierce defence of artistic freedom and solidarity.